Ministry of Health officials engaging in discussions during the consultative meeting on Nutrient Profile Model on June 9 , 2025. /MOH/X
The Ministry of Health has held a consultative meeting with representatives from Bloomberg Philanthropies to strengthen collaboration in addressing diet-related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
According to the ministry, it is stepping up efforts to combat the rising burden of NCDs by reinforcing Kenya’s food policy framework.
“As part of efforts to deepen partnerships and accelerate implementation, the Ministry today convened a consultative meeting with representatives from Bloomberg Philanthropies,” MoH stated.
A key part of this strategy involves the development of a Nutrient Profile Model.
“The model sets clear thresholds for sodium, sugar, and saturated fats—nutrients that are strongly linked to the rising burden of NCDs in the country,” MoH said.
To ensure the model’s effectiveness, the ministry is rolling out a comprehensive package of regulatory and policy measures, including restrictions on the marketing of unhealthy foods to children.
This would be achieved through the introduction of “fiscal policies to curb the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages” and regulation of the availability of unhealthy food products.
The ministry also highlighted the importance of front-of-pack nutrition labelling, which would provide consumers with clear warnings on products high in harmful nutrients.
During the meeting, discussions centred on opportunities for collaboration in finalising and operationalising Kenya’s national food policy framework.
These interventions support the government’s broader strategy to promote healthier diets, prevent NCDs, and secure a healthier future for all Kenyans.
The Nutrient Profile Model, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), is designed to help countries manage obesogenic food environments and promote healthy diets—particularly by protecting children from the marketing of unhealthy foods and non-alcoholic beverages.
